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chances of an acute illness. Staying therapeutic activity. The process of going
physically active also lessens the risk of
mood disorders, increases energy, and
improves mood overall. If you don’t have
access to a gym or any other facility, simply
going for a walk would suffice.
3. Do Yoga and Meditate
Yoga offers a laundry list of health benefits,
from busting stress to stretching out
inactive muscles to building strength. Yoga
can be an especially useful tool to add to
your coping arsenal right now. Calm and
measured breathing can have immediate
effect on your mental and physical state.
4. Take a Walk in the Park
Walking in an area with trees and deeply
inhaling the air can be a mood lifter. Trees
release certain chemicals, like terpenes, that
have been associated with the activation
of the parasympathetic nervous system,
which sends your body into “chill-out” de-
stress mode.
5. Go Shopping
Buying vegetables or groceries can be a
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to the vegetable market, talking to the
different vendors, exploring the availability
of different vegetables or groceries can
divert your mind and ease stress. Try in
once and you will enjoy the experience.
6. Stop Watching the News
While it’s important to stay informed of
critical updates in the world. But no one
needs to listen to the same alerts and see the
same headlines repeatedly, when the news
is upsetting and can cause anxiety, switch
off the channel. Consider using one channel
of your choice for the news which you will
refer to once a day.
7. Phone a Friend
With so much going on in your world, it’s
totally understandable that your head may
be full of unpleasant emotions. Instead
of trying to push those thoughts out of
your mind, phone a friend and speak your
thoughts. Next time you feel angry or upset,
try speaking those feelings to a trusted
friend or a loved one.
8. Declutter your Home and your Mind
Can tidying up really change your mood?
We carry unnecessary baggage in our mind
and in our home. It is important to let go
of negative emotions that are caused by
incidents, by forgetting and forgiving the
people who caused this hurt. It’s only you